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Lions Club’s 66th annual Fourth Port’s Morris
of July Celebration this Fri. & Sat. honored by TAC
Preparations are underway for this
year’s Palacios Lions Clubs 66th Annual July 4th Celebration at Palacios’
famed East Bay Park.
The activities get started on Friday,
July 3, with the always popular Bingo
under the covered bay front picnic area
from 5 - 9 p.m.
The Independence Day Saturday festivities get underway at 9 a.m. with the
Palacios Volunteer Fire Dept. Washer
Tournament.
The kiddos get in the spotlight at 10
a.m. with the 5th Annual Children’s Parade with youth of all ages decorating
their bicycles, tricycles, self powered
automobiles, or walking their pets along
the East Bay Seawall.
Don’t be late getting to the South Bay
Flag pole at 11 a.m., as the Palacios
VFW Queen-Hamlin Post 2467 will
hoist Ol’ Glory up the flag pole in the
yearly flag raising ceremony.
The Palacios Knights of Columbus
will be manning the smoker and grill so
the BBQ lunch will begin serving at 11
a.m., with plates available to go or dinein along the bay front.
The food and vendor booths are slated
to open their awnings at 1 p.m., along
with the Lions Activity Pavilion
The Lions Club staple, Bingo will be
JULY 1, 2015
VOL. 108 • NO. 27
PALACIOS
TEXAS
•
Mrs. Deborah Morris was honored recently by the
Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for 10 years of
pursuing excellence in her county investment education
during the 2015 Conference of the County Investment
Academy held in San Antonio June 8-10.
Morris was one of ten officials in the state honored for
her 10 years in the program during a special luncheon.
“These individuals have shown a strong long-term commitment to getting the safest return on the county taxpayer’s dollar,” said TAC County Relations Officer, Lonnie
Hunt, who presented the awards. Mrs. Morris first earned
the designation of County Investment Officer (“CIO”) in
2005. The CIO designation is earned through completion of a week-long TAC Investment Academy and is
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through 9 p.m.
The return of the Helicopter Rides
will return this year and will be lifting
off beginning at 3 p.m. Rides are $20
per person and each ride must have two
riders.
The one and only La Salle Landing reenactment in the world, held right here
in Palacios, is slated for a 6 p.m. arrival along the East Bay shoreline, as the
Frenchman navigates the seas in the La
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puts
hold on same
sex marriage
licences
in
Matagorda Co.
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articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday
will be published on a space
available basis only.
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th
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Year
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BRIEFS
■ Monthly CofC
luncheon next
Thurs. at FUMC
The Palacios Chamber of Commerce will
hold its monthly general
membership
luncheon,
beginnning at 11:30 a.m.
on next Thurs. (July 9) at
the First United Methodist Church of Palaicos’
Weimar Hall, located at
209 Lucas Ave. Ernest
Taylor, Director of the
Friends of Elder Citizens
will presnt the program.
The meal will be catered
by Tran’s Restaurant and
will feature General Tso
chicken, beef vegetable
deluxe, one eggrell and
fried or white rice. RSVP
for those wishing to purchase the lunch must be in
by Tues. (July 7).
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Blessing of the Fleet
FATHER Bryan Heyer of St. Anthony’s Catholic
Church holds up the Eucharist during last week’s
bayside Mass. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
PRIOR to the Palacios shrimping fleet leaving the
safe haven of the Port of Palacios and casting their
nets into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a final
blessing of the vessels, captains and crew were in order.
Father Bryan Heyer of St. Anthony of Padua’s
Catholic Church in Palacios held a ceremonial Mass
at the Fisherman Memorial statue, a 40-foot high
statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus atop a granite
pedestal, located at Turning Basin #4.
Following the Mass, Father Bryan Heyer ventured
onto a fishing boat and made his rounds throughout
the harbor offering prayers and blessed the shrimping vessels with Holy Water before they set sail for the
deep blue sea of the Gulf of Mexico in search of their
crustacean bounty. (Beacon Photos by Ryan West)
The highest court in the
nation, the U.S. Supreme
Court ruled last Friday on a
5-4 vote that marriage is no
longer for just a man and a
woman, but for a man and a
man as well as for a woman
and a woman.
Although marriage equality is now the law of the land
nationwide, those who have
achieved marriage equality
shouldn’t exactly rush down
to the county courthouse just
yet.
The Beacon contacted the
Matagorda County Clerk
Janet Hickl’s office to see if
the line had already made its
way around the block for the
issuing of marriage licenses.
Instead,
the
County
Clerk’s office read the following statement: “At this
time we are hearing that the
SC ruled in favor of same
sex marriage. Nothing official has been sent to our
office or our council. Our
office will continue to operate as it has been until we are
directed to do otherwise and
our forms have been updated
by the State.”
As of presstime Monday,
the County Clerk’s office
had no further information
regarding the issuing of
same sex marriage licenses.
Officers recognized for service by City
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PALACIOS Police Chief David Miles (left) presents
retiring Lieutenant Investigator Robin Riley a plaque
for his 13 years of services to the Palaicos PD. (Beacon
Photo by Alyssa Wilson Garcia
The City of Palacios recognized those who
protect and serve during an honorary pinning
ceremony at last Tuesday’s city council meeting.
While Palacios Police Chief David Miles along
with Mayor John Sardelich presented many
recognitions only one farewell was given.
Lieutenant Investigator Robin Riley came
to the Palacios Police Department in 2002 and
after 13 years of service with the department
was presented with a retirement pin along with
a plaque of recognition.
“Thank you and best wishes as your journey
through life. Congratulations on your retirement
and I wish you nothing but good health, with
that the rest will take care of itself,” added
Sardelich.
Additional recognitions were awarded to the
following Palacios P.D. employees. (Name,
position, years of service.)
Becky Aguilera, officer, 2 years; Jose Diaz,
officer, 1 year; Vaughn Dierlam, Sergeant
Patrol, 4 years; Paul Hernandez, Sergeant
Patrol, 2 years; Eldon Hill, officer, 2 years; Joel
Hunt, officer, 8 years; Maria Gomez, Sergeant
Investigator, 11 years; Christopher Kruppa,
officer, 4 years; Eluterio Martinez, officer, 4
years; Kenneth Moore, Sergeant Investigator,
5 years; Van Jason Rozner, officer, 12 years;
Timothy Smith, officer, 4 years; Erasmo Torres,
officer 4 years; Lauren Clements-Trevino,
officer, 1 year; Harvey Williams, officer, 6
years. Christi Adams, dispatch, 1 year; Henry
Garcia, dispatch, 7 years; Amanda Gomez,
dispatch, 2 years; Hannah Gomez, dispatch,
3 years; Amanda Guevara, dispatch, 8 years
; Taylor McGrew, dispatch, 1 years; Dora
Mondrik, dispatch records clerk, 20 years;
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DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Welcome rains not enough to end
drought near Highland Lakes
History shows droughts can persist long after floods
and the level of Lake Buchanan is up
more than 11 feet this year. (An acrefoot of water is 325,851 gallons.)
In May alone, combined storage increased by more than 537,000 acre-feet.
Lake Travis rose nearly 36 feet in May,
and Lake Buchanan rose more than 6
feet.
Until the current drought, which began
in 2008, the worst drought in region’s
history stretched from 1947-1957. During that drought, the levels of both lakes
Travis and Buchanan reached their alltime lows.
In September 1952, torrential rain
caused Lake Travis to rise more than 56
feet in 18 hours. At the time, Lake Travis was so low it held the entire 690,000
acre-foot increase, and LCRA did not
open a single floodgate at Mansfield
Dam. Yet even with that record-breaking rise, the severe drought continued
for another five years and didn’t break
until flooding rains began in 1957.
“This drought has caused enormous
hardships throughout the lower Colorado River basin,” Hofmann said. “While
we are pleased to see higher lake levels,
Courtesy LCRA
AUSTIN, Texas – Weeks after storms
dumped flooding rains over the Hill
Country, the Lower Colorado River Authority on Wednesday encouraged Texans who use water from the Highland
Lakes to continue to conserve because
the lakes have not fully recovered from
the ongoing drought.
“We’re not ready to call this drought
history,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “We’re
in much better shape in terms of water
supply than we were just a month ago,
but we don’t want anyone to put their
guard down too soon. While we are seeing higher lake levels than we have seen
in some time, we also know from history that droughts can persist after heavy
rains, especially here in Flash Flood Alley.”
Combined storage in lakes Travis and
Buchanan – the reservoirs that hold the
region’s primary water supply – has risen by more than 715,000 acre-feet since
January, and now stands at 70 percent of
capacity. The level of Lake Travis has
risen more than 47 feet since January,
USDA Rural Development
Office Day on July 8 & 22
at Chamber of Commerce
Courtesy USDA
The USDA Rural Development Angleton Area Office, which provides service
to Matagorda County, will
be holding an office day on
July 8 and again on July 22
in Palacios. A representative
of USDA Rural Development will be at the Palacios
Chamber of Commerce Office, 420 Main, from 10 a.m.
– 12 p.m. to provide information regarding the availability
of loans and grants to assist
residents and organizations.
Assistance available to rural residents can help with
the purchase or construction
of homes, through the agency’s direct and guaranteed
programs, and can help with
the repair and rehabilitation
of homes.
Assistance is available
through USDA Rural Development community programs
and business and cooperative programs to enhance
the quality of life for rural
Texans. Community pro-
grams provide funds to governmental entities, nonprofit
organizations and Indian
Tribes to enlarge, improve or
construct schools, libraries,
medical clinics, assisted living centers, public buildings,
community centers and fund
new and improved water and
wastewater facilities.
business and cooperative
programs provide the needed
capital to expand economic
opportunities and development in rural areas throughout Texas by working with
banks and community lenders. There is no minimum
loan size and the maximum
loan size is up to $25 million.
was created in 1994 and with
a mission to use our resources
to help enhance the quality of
life for the nation’s rural residents. For more information
regarding USDA Rural Development programs, please
contact the Angleton office at
(979) 549-0215, Ext. 4.
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it’s important to remember that May
2015 was the first month we’ve seen
above-average inflows – or water flowing into the lakes from streams and tributaries – since March of 2012. We want
to see sustained higher lake levels, combined with more normal inflows and a
wet weather pattern before we’re ready
to declare this drought over.”
Hofmann encouraged cities to continue conserving water and to consider
keeping some water restrictions in place
to encourage conservation.
“We appreciate everything people
have already done to help save water.
We need to keep those good habits going and make conservation a way of
life,” Hofmann said.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has granted
LCRA emergency relief from the 2010
Water Management Plan in 2012, 2013,
2014 and the first part of 2015. On June
17, the TCEQ executive director granted
LCRA’s request to extend the emergency relief for the remainder of the 2015
irrigation season, subject to approval by
the commissioners.
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Leona Whitman, dispatch, 6 state.
“It (Tropical Storm Bill)
years.
was a test to our emergency
Tropical Storm Bill
management plan that we
Update
“Overall we were pleased have been working on
with how the event went,” and updating, and we will
stated City Manager David continue to update it,” added
Kocurek who verified that Kocurek.
Next Meeting
there were no violations
The next upcoming council
or disturbances during the
meeting will be held on July
storm.
Citizen’s commended the 14th at 7p.m. and will be
city for its quick response, located at 311 Henderson Ave.
although several structures
were damaged including
both Citizen’s First Street
Pier and the Railroad Park
Amphitheater, councilwoman
Judy Chavez stated “It
(Palacios) looks great and
that’s because of the city.”
Debbie Morris, a resident
of East Bayshore Dr., also
expressed gratitude to both
the local law enforcement
and the city employees for
watching over the community
and getting the correct
information out to the media.
Kocurek stated that the
city is currently working to
assess the damages made to
city property, the report will
be utilized in determining
FEMA eligibility from the
PALACIOS BEACON
Area Briefs
Not all about wins in Little League
LAKE JACKSON: Throughout the Little League season,
the Yankess, along with other Little League teams, help
the Purple Penguins during games. After spending several
Fridays helping members of the Purple Penguins- a team
comprised of special needs players that range from age 5
to 33, play the game, the Yankees took it upon themselves
to express their appreciation. At the conclusion of the Lake
Jackson Little League season the winning major league
championship team, the Yankees, were presented with
their first-place trophies. But the awards quickly changed
hands, as they gave their keepsakes to the Purple Penguins.
Although the Purple Penguins have been part of the Lake
Jackson Little League scene for nearly a decade, the trophy
dedication was a first. -The Facts
Brazen thieves drive cars off dealership
PORT LAVACA: Victoria police arrested one adult
and three juveniles after a total of six vehicles were stolen
straight of the lot. Port Lavaca Dodge body shop employees
notified the manger after they noticed a vehicle leave the
dealership at 1901 state Highway 35 at a high rate of speed.
The manager was able to track the 2015 Chrysler 300 using
the GPS device inside the vehicle, which showed it traveling
to Victoria at 97 mph. The Chrysler and five other vehicles
stolen from Port Lavaca Dodge were found parked in the
driveway at a home in Victoria. The officer found that
Daniel Herrera, 18, of Port Lavaca, and three juveniles at
the home were involved in the thefts, which occurred on
at least two days. Herrera was arrested on six counts of
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a state jail felony; six
counts of theft between $20,000 and $100,000, a third-degree
felony; and two counts of engaging in organized criminal
activity. The three juveniles, ages 15 and 16, were taken to
the Victoria Juvenile Detention Center. They, too, face six
counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, six counts
of theft between $20,000 and $100,000, and two counts of
engaging in organized criminal activity. –Victoria Advocate
Lucky to be alive after stabbing
LOUISE: A Louise man is lucky to be alive after being
attacked outside his home and suffering multiple stab
wounds. The 24-year-old victim was transported by El
Campo EMS to Citizen’s Hospital in Victoria. His condition
was unknown as of press time, however it was determined
he had suffered from a total of seven puncture wounds and
two lacerations. Rodolfo Rivera-Torres, of Louise, was
positively identified as one of three to four people involved
in the attack. Torres was later found in a nearby field with
blood on his hands. The other assailants have not been
identified. –El Campo Leader News
LIONS
in Matagorda Bay, before being ferried ashore by local
Indians.
And finally after dark,.
the Lions Clubs grandiose
fireworks spectaular will be
lighting up the night sky over
Tres Palacios Bay for the
nights finale with the largest
fireworks show ever seen in
the City by the Sea at 9:30
p.m.
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• Palacios Police Reports •
Individuals listed have been arrested and/or charged with an offense. Inclusion in this report does not imply that the
person is guilty of any crime. The following are offense and arrest reports submitted by the Palacios Police Dept.
to the Palacios Beacon as of noon Friday.
ARRESTS
Janice Frausto, 40, 811 Perryman Ave.,
was arrested in the 400 block of Morton
Ave. on June 19 at 4:26 p.m; Theft, Credit/
Debt. Card Abuse.
Don Claxton Lowell, Jr., 61, Blessing,
was arrested in the 500 block of Henderson
Ave. on June 21 at 2:53 p.m.; Public
Intoxication.
Brayam Flores, 19, Baytown, was
arrested in the 1200 block of Main St. on
June 22 at 8:06 a.m.; No Driver’s License.
Benito Anzaldua, Jr., 206 E. University
Ave., was arrested at residence on June
23 at 10:27 p.m.; Warrant Service Capias.
Javier Flores Francisco, Jr., Port Lavaca,
was arrested in the 500 block of Henderson
Ave. on June 25 at 11:45 p.m.; criminal
mischief.
INCIDENTS
Criminal Mischief: Officers were
dispatched to the 500 block of Perryman
Ave. on June 18 at 11:20 p.m. in reference
to criminal mischief.
Striking a Fixed Object: Officers were
dispatched to the 1100 block of Fourth St. on
June 19 at 8:11 p.m. in reference to property
damage.
Burglary: Officers were dispatched to the
500 block of Lucas Ave. on June 20 at 9:16
a.m. in reference to the burglary of a vehicle.
dispatched to the 600 block of Third St. on
June 20 at 5:45 p.m. in reference to criminal
mischief.
200 block of Morton Ave. on June 21 at 7:10
From the Police Chief
By Police Chief David Miles
We will soon be
celebrating July 4th.
There will be Bingo on
the 3rd and a full day
of activities on the 4th
at the East Bay Park.
The streets will be very
crowded prior to the
fireworks display and
extreme caution must
be taken for all the kids
on the street. There are about 3 to 4 hours
of heavy crowding and then it will be over,
patience will get us through it. Remember
fireworks are prohibited in the City Limits!!
Theft: Officers were dispatched to the
1000 block of Humphery Ave. on June 21 at
11:17 a.m. in reference to a stolen bicycle.
dispatched to the 400 block of Morton Ave.
on June 22 at 5:55 p.m. in reference to the
criminal mischief.
Terroristic Threat: Officers were
dispatched to the 300 block of Henderson
Ave. on June 24 at 9:47 p.m. in reference to
a reported threat.
1000 block of Moore Ave. on June 25 at 8:22
Unattended Death: Officers were
dispatched to the 1000 block of Main St. on
June 21 at 2:00 p.m. in reference to a death.
MORRIS Let the washers fly at
certified annually through
continuing public funds investment education seminars
and conferences.
The County Investment
Academy provides for the
needs of all officials and staff
involved in public funds investing on the local level by
hosting the June annual conference and the Texas Public
Funds Investment Conference each year in November.
TAC is a non-profit organization that for 40 years has supported the efforts of county
government.
PVFD tourney July 4
The Palacios Volunteer Fire
Department will hold their
inaugural Washers Tournament this coming July 4th on
the shoreline of Palacios’ scenic East Bay.
The 1st place team will win
$400, with $200 going to the
2nd place squad and $100 for
the team placing 3rd. Teams
in the losing bracket will take
home 20-lbs. of shrimp, subject to the number of entrees.
Cost is $50 per team with
registration beginning at 8
a.m.
The tournament kicks of at
10 a.m.
All proceeds of the event
will benefit the construction
of the new fire station to be
located on Henderson Ave.
and Sixth St.
For more information contact Robert at 361-649-3256.
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ON MATAGORDA COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT BUDGET
The Matagorda County Appraisal District will hold a
public hearing on a proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal
year. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July
14, 2015 at 12 noon in the Matagorda County Appraisal
District’s conference room located at 2225 Avenue G,
Bay City, Texas 77414.
A summary of the appraisal district budget follows:
• The total amount of the proposed budget is
$1,497,811.00.
• The total amount of increase over the current year’s
budget is $222,046.00
• The number of employees compensated under the
proposed budget will be 11.
• The number of employees compensated under the
current budget is 9.
The Matagorda County Appraisal District is supported
solely by payment from the local taxing units served by
the Matagorda County Appraisal District.
If approved by the Matagorda County Appraisal District
Board of Directors at the public hearing, this proposed
budget will take effect automatically unless disapproved
by the governing bodies of the county, school districts,
cities, and towns served by the Matagorda County Appraisal District.
A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of each of those governing bodies.
The proposed budget may also be viewed at the Matagorda County Appraisal District office located at 2225 Avenue G, Bay City, Texas 77414
DPS increases DWI patrols for
Fourth of July holiday weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety
(DPS) will increase DWI patrols for a 12day period that includes the July 4th holiday.
From June 26 – July 7, DPS troopers will
focus DWI patrols in high-risk locations at
times when alcohol-related crashes are most
frequent.
“As Texans make their plans for the Fourth
of July, DPS is urging everyone to enjoy the
holiday responsibly,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Driving while impaired can
have deadly consequences, so Texans who
plan to drink alcohol should always designate a sober driver or choose alternate forms
of transportation. During the holiday, DPS
troopers will be increasing patrols to help
keep travelers safe and take dangerous drivers off the road.”
During the 2014 July 4th enforcement period, DPS troopers made more than 1,050
DWI arrests during the enforcement period.
Of those arrests, 219 were the direct result of
a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant, which allowed increased patrols
in high-risk locations during times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent. During
the same period, DPS enforcement also resulted in more than 15,000 speeding citations
and more than 2,500 seat belt/child safety seat
citations.
According to TxDOT, in 2014 more than
1,000 people in Texas were killed in motor
vehicle crashes involving a driver who was
under the influence of alcohol, accounting for
29 percent of the year’s total traffic fatalities.
CofC’s 5th annual Poker in Palacios
Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tourney July 11
Claim your seat at the table
because seats are sure to fill
up fast for the 5th annual Poker in Palacios Texas Hold’em
Series Fundraiser sponsored
by the Palacios Chamber of
Commerce, scheduled for
July 11.
The event will be held at
the Palacios Recreation Center, located at 2401 Perryman Ave. Players must be 21
years or older to participate
in the event.
Poker in Palacios features
the Texas Hold’em Main
Event plus side games of
Hi-lo, Blackjack, Bingo and
more.
Tickets for a seat in the
Main Event are $100 and includes the seafood lunch, a
seat at the game, drink tickets
and a Poker in Palacios Tshirt. Additional buy-ins will
be allowed.
Dealing the cards for the
Main Event begins a 1 p.m.
and concludes with a final
table of eight, where every
player is a winner. The Grand
Prize is a $3,500 cash value
card and a Champion’s sterling silver bracelet.
The second place winner
also receives a cash value
prize, plus a designer belt
buckle.
Want to join the fun, but
don’t want to play in the
Main Event? For $25 individuals can attend the event,
enjoy the seafood lunch and
play in various side games.
The fundraiser kicks off
with a seafood lunch starting
at 11 a.m., followed by a live
☛
auction. Several items bound
for the auction block include
fire pit, two guided fishing
trips, a hog hunt, a guided
kayak excursion and 1 night
stay at the Stanley Fisher
House in Matagorda.Don’t
forget to bring some extra
cash to purchase a ticket for
the gun raffle.
Tickets and information
are available at the Palacios
Chamber of Commerce office, located at 420 Main St.;
by phone at 361-972-2615;
or via email at palcoc@warpspeed1.net
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We would like to extend our sincere Thanks to our Community and
our Friends for their strong showing of love and support during this
difficult time. Thank you to all the
Churches, their members and prayer groups. Know that your
prayers have been felt and are being answered. We are lifted
and given renewed strength each and everyday. Thank you to
Lowes Market and all of the employees who worked so hard
planning and executing the benefit on my behalf. Its success
and your support during my absence has been overwhelming.
We also want to Thank everyone who baked goods for the bake
sale or donated to our expenses. Please know how truly Blessed
we are to be a part of the Palacios Community and having such
thoughtful Friends.
Sincerely, Calvin & Tammy Hill
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10 YEARS AGO-2005
Home on leave U.S. Marine Corps. Sgt. Juan Gonzales
passed on a USMC flag to Queen-Hamlin VFW Post 2467
Commander John Rodriguez who in turn presented it to Eric
Valez, who was scheduled to depart for Marine Corps boot
camp in September, during the VFW’s July 4th flag raising
ceremony.
20 YEARS AGO-1995
Over $6,000 in grants were doled out by the Palacios Area
Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas (PAF.)
The Palacios High School Class of 1958 held a dedication
ceremony for a memorial plaque in memory of their late
classmate Kenneth Brune who was killed in an automobile
accident on April 9, 1995.
A total of 11 members of the Palacios youth track team
advanced to regional competition after placing in the top four
of event at the district meet in Houston.
25 YEARS AGO-1990
The Chamber of Commerce Polish Up Palacios Committee
donated 96 sabal palms to be planted along the bayshore.
In the Palacios Little League, the longhorns captured the
Minor League championships, the KC Knights the Major
League division and the Kids won the softball crown.
The Palacios Eagles Ladies Auxiliary donated $200 to the
Palacios Public Library for large print books (for the visually
impaired.)
The Palacios Lion’s Club 41st annual 4th of July Celebration
and carnival kicked off along the South Bay Park.
30 YEARS AGO-1985
The Palacios Lion’s Club planned its 36th annual 4th of
July celebration.
Palacios ISD decreased its budget from the 1984 budget
of $6,928,000.
35 YEARS AGO-1980
Nick West took over as editor/publisher of the Palacios
Beacon.
40 YEARS AGO-1975
The Firecracker 200 was the major highlight of the Lion’s
Club 4th of July celebration as powerboats raced up to 100mph on Tres Palacios Bay.
Gary Hafernick, Bob Farris and Billy Polk participated in
the Bastrop Bicentennial Tennis Tournament.
50 YEARS AGO-1965
Total rainfall for the first six months of 1965 was 13.07
inches.
Bobby L. Fowler was serving with Patrol Squadron 21 at
Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine.
55 YEARS AGO-1960
The ownership of the Crescent Drug Store changed hands
July 1 when S.W. “Woody” Wilson purchased the building
fixtures and stock from Mrs. John D. Bowden.
Rev. L. Winfield Wickham was installed as pastor of Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hunter sold the Hunter Floral Service
to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Pullin of Kenedy, Tx. Who took over
ownership July 1.
60 YEARS AGO-1955
Dr. L.A. Wilcox was granted a one year extension on his
lease of Bay View Hospital by the city council.
A more direct route from Palacios to Galveston-Houston
was being constructed, Farm to Market Road 521.
The excellent turnout for the V.F.W. barbeque during the
Lion’s Club carnival enabled that organization to hold a “note
burning” ceremony.
65 YEARS AGO-1950
Only $9,958 of $658,434.39 Matagorda tax roll went on
the delinquent roll on July 11.
The Lion’s Club Community Carnival of July 3-4 was a
real success. H.C. Bolen was winner of the deep freeze give
away and W.L. Corporon won the lot in Bronie’s Addition.
Only 14.42 inches of rainfall had been recorded for the first
six months of 1950.
70 YEARS AGO-1945
E.N. Falks opened a barber shop in the former H.C. Bier
Building on Main Street.
A total of 18 inches of rain had been reported for the first
six months of 1945.
At a central Pacific base five local sailors, Willie Quinn,
Robert Herrod, John Rinks, Odis Byers and Theo Cox got
together.
75 YEARS AGO-1940
Coastal towns were well represented at the organization
for the Texas Gulf Coast Association in Bay City.
85 YEARS AGO-1930
Palacios planned to celebrate the 4th in a big way. A big
free street dance that night was one of the main attractions.
90 YEARS AGO-1925
The Palacios campsite was a busy place getting everything
ready for the two weeks stay of the 111th Engineers of the
Texas National Guard.
Mrs. Harry Best, teacher at the Deutschburg School
announced the school had won a prize of $200 in the Borden
Milk Company contest.
Prescription for a safe summer
Bird Notes
BY Marian Bullard - BACODA
Tri-County Coalition Coordinator
Summer is for barbecues, backyard
parties, days at the beach, skiing on
the lake, and family vacations. Did you
know it’s also a peak time of year for
adolescents to experiment with abusing
prescription drugs and other substances? As you prepare for summer fun,
make sure that you take steps to keep
your kids safe – and avoid becoming an
inadvertent drug supplier to your children or grandchildren.
Most people have that one bathroom
drawer or shelf in the medicine cabinet
where they stow their unfinished medications, never giving them a second
thought. Remember those painkillers
you got after your root canal last year?
Those might be a source of temptation
for a curious teenager with extra free
time during summer break. More than
50% of prescription drug abusers got
the drugs from family or friends for
free, according to the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration.
Keep your family safe this summer
with these simple tips:
• Remove your medications from the
medicine cabinet and lock them out of
sight in a secure location.
• While you are moving your medications, do an inventory and check for
prescriptions that have expired or are no
longer needed. These medications can
be safely disposed of through the TriCounty Prescription Drug Return Program. Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
are available at the Police Departments
in Bay City, Palacios, and Wharton. The
Drop Boxes are located in the lobby. All
pills and patches are accepted. This service is provided to the community for
free and no questions asked.
• Make sure you talk with your children about the dangers of using medications that were not prescribed to them.
Just because a doctor prescribes a medication for one person’s illness, that does
not make the medication safe for anyone else to use.
• When you travel with medications,
store them in a place that is not easily
accessed and keep an inventory of medications as they are dispensed. Consider
getting a locking pill box, available online or at some drug stores.
• Just in case, have the American Association of Poison Control Centers’
number programmed into your phone,
1-800-222-1222.
The Prescription Drug Return Program provides our citizens with a safe
means to dispose of medications, which
might otherwise find their way into the
hands of our children, or end up in our
wastewater systems or landfills. The
simple existence of a “no questions
asked” location for disposal of these
potentially dangerous substances has
been quite successful in encouraging
the public help make a safer environment for everyone.
Since last year, we have made great
strides in preventing prescription drug
abuse with drop boxes in Bay City and
Wharton and 137 pounds of drugs have
been collected. The drop box at Palacios Police Department opened earlier
this month. On behalf of the Tri-County
Community Coalition, we thank you for
protecting our youth, our community,
and our environment by ridding your
homes of unneeded medications. For more information on prescription
drug disposal or preventing prescription
drug abuse, contact Tri-County Community Coalition at coalitions@bacoda.
org or visit www.bacoda.org.
Community cemetaries, memorials, all-day ‘sangin’s’
No one likes to dwell on
death. Well, with tongue firmly in cheek, maybe funeral
directors and perpetual care
cemetery owners.
Perhaps this written undertaking (ahem, there goes the
tongue again) can resurrect
some memories of those who,
like me, grew up in small
communities or, as some are
wont to say, “the country.”
To those who’ve never resided anywhere but big cities,
“country” is in reference to
RURAL, not to the U.S. of A.
My thought process in this
endeavor was prodded by
thinking about those in my
family who’ve gone on before and who are, for the most
part, interred in a country
cemetery. A discussion with a
hometown, childhood friend
— Pat Beasley Chappell —
about our humble beginnings
led to this examination and to
penning this piece.
No, we didn’t talk about
dying. Rather, we discussed
some of the things we encountered growing up and
that prompted my later mental examination of those times
and, thus, this column. The
thought process examined
ALL facets of life in little
“country” communities such
as the place of our origin,
Luna in Freestone County in
East Central Texas.
Little is left of the small
crossroads community that
would identify it with its
thriving agricultural community origins of the early 20th
century — several cotton
gins, stores and a population
of several hundred.
Today, that crossroads — is
merely an intersection of five
roads — with no sign of habitation at the crossing and the
only residence is at least 100
yards away, then no others for
at least half a mile.
If you drive south from
Teague — the nearest town of
any size — the first crossing
WILLIS WEBB
Guest Columnist
road is an east-west throughway that connects Dew and
Freestone. At a slight angle
to the left is a road that ultimately goes through farmland
to Buffalo. Going almost directly south is another road
that will take you to Donie.
A right turn from the Teague
flow leads to Freestone,
which sits on a state highway connecting Teague and
Donie, then Buffalo on Interstate Highway 45.
But, let’s turn back to the
Luna intersection. The aforementioned crossroads, where
the farmland route leads to
Buffalo, takes the traveler to
Antioch Cemetery, the community burial ground established late in the 19th Century
to facilitate the growing agricultural town of Luna.
Most of my ancestors —
Webbs and Thorntons — are
interred at Antioch, as are
most of the early settlers of
Luna.
Antioch is owned by an association, which is made up
of members who have family
buried in the century-and-ahalf-old graveyard. Therefore, maintenance falls to the
association, which is supported by dues and donations.
Thoughtful and politically
savvy county commissioners
have, over the years, helped
the association by maintaining the road to the cemetery.
And, before pressures from
other quarters made it im-
possible, some commissioners’ crews were known to do
a little “grounds keeping” in
the cemetery proper.
There is a building where
funeral services are often held
and where the business sessions of the association and
an accompanying “afternoon
sangin’” of gospel hymns
occurs. Or did as long as the
supply of untrained but gifted
musician/singers kept the oldfashioned practice going.
Equally important as an
attraction to the annual
gathering, is the traditional
noontime “dinner on the
grounds.” Country carpenters built tables between
the trees and for years great
“country cooks” spread their
enormous “memorial meals”
and eatin’, greetin’ and visitin’ took place. (“Have you
tried Miss Cora’s chicken-ndressing, yet?” “How about
Miss Ruth’s potato salad?”
“What about Miss Robbie’s
dumplings?” “Yeah, and then
Miss Ethel baked a chocolate
cake.” “Wow.” Indeed. Today, thanks to improved fi-
nancial status, there is a large
covered pavilion for sharing
those wonderful meals.
And, of course there are
“facilities,” graduating over
the years from ramshackle
privies to nicely constructed,
permanent wood and concrete
structures.
Sadly, the “sangin’” doesn’t
last very long anymore. A
dearth of farm-seasoned,
fundamentalist, wood-frame
church gospel singers and
musicians limits the afternoon lingering. Also, missing
is the gusto and volume of
that genre.
That, and the acclimation
of our society — city homes
and farmhouses as well — to
air-conditioning, television
and other amenities leads to
a cloud of dust exiting via
the Antioch sand and gravel
roads not long after dinner on
the grounds.
Willis Webb is a retired
community newspaper editor-publisher of more than
50 years experience. He
can be reached by email at
wwebb1937@att.net.
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Cathy Wakefield
(361)404-1198
Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation
Beverly
LeFevre
photographed
this
Magnificent
Frigate
Bird, in her fence. Colleen Claybourn had reported seeing a weak,
possibly juvenile frigate bird along east
Bayshore following the
storm. It is probably
the same bird.
There have been two
Whooping Crane articles of interest, written
recently.
During a preliminary
FRIGATE
count of nests in Wood
Buffalo National Park,
Canada, 68 nests were located. The nest survey was done
between May 25 and 29th. In addition, six chicks were observed on nests. “The nesting habitat conditions are dry.
The water levels in the ponds were lower than normal for
this time of year. In other dry years, we have seen that this
can force the cranes to travel further to forage for food and
can make it easier for predators to access the nesting area”
according to Sharon Irwin, Resource Management Officer
for the park.
“ response to the decision that the U.S. Supreme Court
will not hear an important case aimed at securing freshwater
for endangered Whooping Cranes, the International Crane
Foundation has expressed both disappointment and resolve. The organization expressed its gratitude to The Aransas Project for their expert work on this lawsuit, and has
pledged to continue to work toward ensuring that the timing, duration, and frequency of freshwater inflows are well
managed to keep the Guadalupe-San Antonio Basin functioning for the benefit of people and endangered Whooping
Cranes alike.” See full story at www.savingcranes.org.
Miss Murphy has reported seeing the following birds:
Loggerhead Shrike, Inca and Mourning Dove, White-tailed
and Red-tailed Hawks, Yellow- breasted Sapsucker, Longbilled Curlew, Red-winged Blackbird, Northern Cardinal,
Catbird, and juvenile Crested Caracara. Wood storks have
been observed in Trull Marsh and thirteen more reported,
by Garrett Claybourn, along the shore of one the Sloan
Ranch’s ponds. Tom Wise took a nice photo of a Greenbacked Heron at the point of Schicke Pt., Carancahua Bay.
In addition to these sightings, Bob Friedrichs reported a list
of 50-something birds to Ebirds. To access Bob’s list please
go to “texbirds@freelists.org”. In addition, he added this
commentary.
“It was a good morning on (Old) East Gulf Road. This
paved road that turns gravel toward the end parallels the
ICW just east of the town of Matagorda. Habitat is a mix
of pastures, scrub brush and brackish marsh. Birds flagged
by eBird as unusual were: Long-billed Curlew (1); Lesser
Nighthawk (1); Long-billed Thrasher (4).
The Nighthawk was resting on the paved proton of the
road as were some Commons. At one point after it took
flight, a Common dive-bombed the Lesser giving great
side-by-side comparisons of plumage, color and size.
The Thrashers were a surprise to me. One was heard
only but three were perched conspicuously singing boldly
to all challengers. There was a possible 5th bird but it was
seen separate and too close to one of the others for me to
be sure. This habitat along East Gulf Road is very good
for LBTH and I suspect they have been breeding here for
some years. EBird shows quite a few records at this location and almost all during December, likely on the Mad Island Marsh CBC. There is one other eBird record for June
but my guess is that people just don’t look for them in June.
Other birds that were of interest to me were a fly-over
Marbled Godwit, a singing first year male Orchard Oriole, a calling King Rail, a couple of large flocks of Black
Terns (130) heading south and a small rookery of Snowy
Egrets and Little Blue Herons, along the south side of East
Gulf Rd just over the levee.”
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Monthly bills paid by
the City of Palacios
The following are bills
paid by the city of Palacios
during the second half of
May. Bills are published
by the Palacios Beacon as
a public record since City
Council does not see bills
prior to payment.
Ad Vantage Specialties,
plaque (G. Hafernick);
$35.00
AT&T Mobility, April
2015; $84.63
BCOS, INC., EDC color
copies 4/5-5/4/15; $133.58
Certified Utility
Operators, LLC., June
2015 sewer maintenance;
$4,210.00
Child’s Play, child’s play
grant-bouncers; $2,701.28
Driving Safety Services,
drug screens; $678.50
Dondulin.com, EDC
domain name fee; $45.00
Envirodyne Laboratories,
INC., sewer lab testing;
$638.50
Don Guynes, 1
inspection/7 consultations;
$320.00
Harvey Burt Williams,
May 2015 travel reimb.warrant officier; $222.99
David B. Hensley, Ph
D, tcleose evaluation- M.
Cortinas; $150.00
P r o g r e s s i v e Wa s t e
Solutions of Tx, Inc., roll
off-sewer plant; $757.73
Tyler Technologies,
annual maintenance 6/1/155/31/16; $2,592.14
Tyler Technologies,
monthly maintenance May
2015; $260.00
Ricoh USA, INC.,
proactive Cont. 4/9-5/8/15;
$513.00
Lyle Printing, water dept.
hangers; $34.33
Greg Roberson, June
2015 La Paz Properties
LTD, EDC building lease;
$350.00
CPR Services & Supplies,
INC., 1” x 300’ PE tubing;
$126.00
Dora Mondrik, 3/105/15/15 108.2 miles-reimb.;
$62.22
Matagorda County
Treasurer, June 2015 city
serv. Center bldg. lease;
$800.00
Mercer Controls, INC.,
flow meter wwtp; $530.60
Mercer Construction Co.,
test & certify backflow at
ww pln; $152.00
Terry W. Mosier, install
amps. at softball park/R &
R timer motor city park;
$310.00
Office Depot, cleaning
supplies; $131.21
Office Depot Credit Plan,
calculator ribbon; $12.09
Group 71 Invest, unit
#2013-tire repair, city
trailer-tires, unit#3-oil ch.,
unit#11 a/c relay/pressure
s/oil ch.; $326.79
Palacios Beacon, ads for
city clean up; $655.20
Palacios Chamber of
Commerce, pass thru for
seaside holiday; $1,500.00
Palacios Chamber of
Commerce, reimb.-PEDC
report filings; $25.00
Palacios Recreation
Center, community serv.
grant 2013/2014; $6,450.00
Petty Cash, 4/8-5/26/15
reimb.; $319.83
Reliable Corp., cleaning/
office supplies; $103.12
Robert L. Garrett, May
2015 mileage reimb.-POD
training; $36.08
TML IEBP, employee
health insurance;
$18,543.67
Texas Mun. Retirement
Syst., rtmt deductions&
contributions; $24,952.63
TX Dept. of Public Safety,
criminal history report;
$1.00
USA Blue Book, replace
screens/chart pens; $126.63
Unique WWCE, INC.,
macro-7.60 coupling (2);
$643.95
Verizon, May 2015 phone
services; $2,017.87
Tim’s Auto Body & Frame
Repair, Inc., PD-replace
contr. Arms/align; $406.48
TOTAL: $71,959.77
PAHA launches new LaSalle Adventure
campaign with goal of raising $300,000
The Palacios Area Historical Association is launching a community-wide
campaign for everyone to
support the new La Salle
Adventure; a state-of-theart, interactive exhibit, replete with artifacts!
Walk through the breech
in the side of a full-size replica of the bow of La Belle,
to ascend to the second floor
exhibit which will feel like
the deck of the ship. Sit on
a replica cannon for a photograph and feel what it was
like to touch the cannon’s
dolphin-shaped handle for
the first time. Sift sand and
find treasures like the archeologists did. Be there
when La Salle asked Louis
XIV for his support. Listen
to Dead Bob tell his story in
English, French, Spanish or
Vietnamese. Listen to your
Palacios neighbors tell their
tales of the excavation
Board President Lynda
Bible commented, “The
goal is to raise $300,000!
The new exhibit is a major
investment in our community that is destined to make
us proud of our history and
to bring people from far and
wide to appreciate it with
us and make further investments here as well.
Individuals and local
businesses showing overwhelming support for this
project will give us a great
boost as we approach
funders further afield.”
Major supports already include the Houston Endowment, LCRA, the Palacios
Economic
Development
Corporation, and the Trull
Foundation.
Individuals giving at least
$50, and businesses giving
at least $100, are invited to
show their support on the
timbers of the ship (walls
of the exhibit). Supporters
will follow the example of
sailors drawing on the ships
to pass the endless hours
at sea. PAHA will have
timbers etched for supporters or they can pick their
timbers up at the Museum
or have them delivered to
decorate themselves in any
medium you choose. These
4-inch high by 2-foot long
timbers won’t be outside or
walked on.
Edith Gower, Museum
Coordinator
suggested,
“Even though you don’t
have an artistic bent, perhaps your grandchildren are
just learning to write their
names. We would appreciate your thoughtful consideration to give whatever
you are able to help and
be a part of this concerted
community-wide effort to
celebrate the communitywide effort that made Palacios the headquarters for
the dig 20 years ago. Make
your mark, Matey!”
Brochures and timbers
are available at the Museum
at 401 Commerce Street.
Credit cards are accepted
at the Museum or on the
website at www.citybytheseamuseum.org. Supporters can indicate what they
would like on their timber
or that they would like it
sent under the special instructions tab for donations.
For further information
please contact us at 361972-1148 or paha@citybytheseamuseum.org.
We would like to say thank you to the family and friends
for the phone calls, food, cards, prayers, memorial donations and words of comfort in our time of need during our
loss of Mark Allen Dunn. Words can not express how much
we appreciate the kindness and sincerity from everyone and
it continues to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.
We would like to say a special thank you to Bro. Hollie Briscoe and Bro. Bob Keprta
for the service and to John and Virginia Chipman for the dinner and Carlos Duran for
preparing the wonderful meal. There was a tremendous outpouring of love and support
during Mark’s service and it will be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. Mark
was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Monica, Matthew and Marissa Dunn
Lindsey Bexley and Family
Eddie Dunn, Jr. and Family
Eddie and Kerry Dunn
This Week
in Texas
History
July 1, 1870: State
Police organized. 1959:
The state of Texas granted
the first bus franchise in the
South, the Acres Homes
Transit Company, owned
and operated by African
Americans.
July 2, 1861: USS
Carolina blockaded
Galveston. 1863: Hood’s
Texas Brigade became
a major participant of
Gettysburg.
July 3, 1884: The City
County Hospital, oldest
hospital in Texas, opened
in Austin. 1964: Natural
Bridge Caverns, the largest
known cavern in Texas,
opened to the public.
July 4, 1845: Texas
Convention formally
accepted the annexation
offer of the US Congress.
Constitution for the state
adopted.
July 5, 1855: Governor
Elisha Pease authorized
James Hughes Callahan
to cross the Rio Grande
into Mexico for the alleged
purpose of punishing
Apache Indians who
raided tin Texas and then
fled to Mexico. 1956:
Slats Rodgers, the colorful
owner of the first pilot’s
license in Texas, died in
McAllen.
July 6, 1851: Fort
Mason established on the
Llano River; intermittently
occupied until the Civil
War. Abandoned by
Union forces on March
29, 1861; reoccupied in
1866, finally abandoned
March 23, 1869. 1923:
The Dr Pepper Company
was incorporated in Dallas.
1957: Teacher and civil
rights activist Lulu White
died.
July 7, 1716: Mission
Nuestra Senora de la
Purisima Concepcion
founded near present day
Douglas, N a c o g d
o c h e s C o u n t y ;
abandoned three years
later, then reestablished
by the Marquis de Aguayo,
Aug. 6, 1721; moved to
present location in San
Antonio in 1731.
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all the remnant of the house of Israel, Who
have been upheld by Me from birth, Who
have been carried from the womb; Even in
your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will
carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will
carry, and will deliver you.”
W W DOCK
TURNING BASIN #2
361-972-5012
WES’
FEED & MORE
1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631
AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH
1811 Newsom Blvd.
Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Eric Young
Church Phone: 972-0800
ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA
DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS
710 8th Street
Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m.
Martes-Culto Juvenil
Bilinque: 7:30 p.m.
Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m.
Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m.
Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m.
Pastor: Eddie Martinez
Phone: 972-2419
BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
451 Commerce Street
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Richard Alamia
Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios
Phone: 972-6171
BLESSING CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
BLESSING CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Railroad & Pecan Streets
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Pastor: Steven Walker
BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST
Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m
Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Larry Swift
Pastor’s Phone: 588-6313
CARANCAHUA CHAPEL
PALACIOS AUTOS
1-877-4-BAY CITY
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Blessing, Texas 77419
CARS
SUV’s
TRUCKS
361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX
6th at Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Phone: 972-2132
Equal Housing
Lender
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FDIC
459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585
The Trull FoundaTion
404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241
Serving the Palacios - Matagorda
County Area Since 1967
Parker
Best
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Lumber
204 Henderson
Palacios, TX
361• 972-5500
Hours:
M-F/ 7:30am-5:30pm
Sat 8am-2pm
307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273
Homes • Business • Life
308 4th Street ~ Palacios
Corner CR 470 / CR 476
Carancahua Community Ctr.
Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m.
Wed. Service: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Bob Keprta
Casual Dress
ccchapel@laward.net
Tire Shop 361-588-6660
972-2551
Isaiah 46: 3-4
39 South 11th St., Blessing
Sunday Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565
CAMPBELL-HUITT
INSURANCE
CHURCH OF GOD
OF PROPHECY
508 4th St.
Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER DAY SAINTS
COLLEGEPORT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
4th & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS
PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST
202 Main Street
9th & Moore
Sunday Morning
Worship: 10:45 a.m.,
Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m.
Pastor: LeRoy Monroe
Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m.
Phone: 972-6482
Pastor: Chris Webb
Associate Pastor of Ministries:
PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA
James Collins
4th & Morton
Domingo Escuela
Domincal: 9:45 a.m.
Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m.
3rd & Morton
Pastor: Juan Aguilera
Parsonage: 972-5542
Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP
1800 First St.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m.
Pastors: Billie Burch
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
3rd & Lucas
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC
Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m.
1004 Magnusson
Pastor: Rev. David King
Confessions Saturday:
5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment
Saturday Mass 6 p.m.
Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m.
Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m.
FIRST UNITED
Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m.
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer
525 Morton Street
Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
& 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL
Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez
3rd & Main
Se Habla Español
Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m.
Church Fax: 972-1334
HOUSE OF GOD
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
(Bilingual)
9th & Morton
LA VINA DEL SENOR
Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m.
Miercoles: 6:30 p.m.
Viernes: 6:30 p.m.
LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES
1008 5th Street
Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book
Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m.
Pastor: Danny G. Perez
MIDFIELD COMMUNITY
Junetta St., Midfield
Pastor: Howard Harper
Phone: 979-241-1274
THE LIVING WORD CHURCH
12th & Henderson
Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m.
Intercession:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Tony Flores
Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955
TRINITY BAPTIST
2nd & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Pastor: Louis Rush
WEST PALACIOS CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
808 9th St.
Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Pastor: Raymond Salinas
Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117
NEW BEGINNINGS
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Thursday Worship: 7pm
Church Phone: 361-649-4715
Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton
www.new-beginningschurch.com
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414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517
Irene Page, Owner
Dairy Queen
215 Henderson Ave.
361-972-2554
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1105 Henderson 361-972-5923
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
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Porter’s
Lumber and Marine
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Hours: Mon. - Sat. / 7am - 6pm & Sun./8:30am -3pm
Capt. Tom’s Seafood
361-972-3780
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Richard & Nancy Rhoades
972-6281
317 Henderson
Palacios, Tx
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JACK B. OLDHAM
Funeral services for
Jack B. Oldham, 89,
were held June 29, at
the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev.
Louis Rush officiating.
Jack was born April
29, 1926 to Thomas
and Iva Oldham in
Nome, Texas and went
to be with his Lord on
Thursday, June 25,
2015.
Jack grew up in
Houston and the surrounding area. He
served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World
War II from January
1944 to May 1946. He
fought in the battle of Okinawa as a demolition specialist.
He also served in China during the time of the Japanese
surrender.
After receiving an honorable discharge, Jack attended
the University of Houston where he earned a degree in
geology. He worked for many years in the U.S. oil and
gas industry in both Colorado and Texas. Jack was married to Marian E. Henson on June 18, 1960 in Houston.
There were no children from this union, either natural or
adoptive. He was a man of many talents. He built two of
their homes and could repair almost anything. He loved
gardening and enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He
always had a happy, positive outlook. He was a dedicated
Christian with a strong belief in an almighty God. He is
now united with his Lord and Savior.
Jack was predeceased by his wife, Marion (Pat); his
parents; brothers Jay, Gene and Arley Oldham. He is survived by a brother, Peter Allen Oldham Kotz, a number
of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and by many nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were Keith Henson, Kevin Henson, Luke
Lucas, Craig Henson, Nicholas Bigelow and Jerrett Bigelow. Interment will follow at Ashby Cemetery near El
Maton, Texas.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by
visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
IFE TYLES
Application deadline July 16 for fall
Master Garderner classes in Victoria
Whether for food production or home beautification,
there will be something offered for every gardening
enthusiast during the Victoria
County Master Gardener Association 2015 training class,
according to Debbie Hopper
of Moulton.
Hopper is serving this year
as VCMGA training co-coordinator with Janet McCrea of
Victoria.
VCMGA is a non-profit organization sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionVictoria County Office, and
composed of volunteers residing in Victoria and adjoining counties, which is one of
the things Hopper enjoys as a
VCMGA member.
“I’ve never belonged to a
group like this before. You
meet so many people. It has
been the best life experience I’ve ever had. There’s
something for everyone,” she
said. “It can be presentations,
hands on gardening, giving
tours, or writing. And, I’m
always learning something.”
To get a more thorough
idea about what VCMGA is
all about go to the website,
vcmga.org.
Classes will be held 1 to 5
p.m. on Thursdays from Aug.
6 to Nov. 19 at the 4-H Activity Center, 259 Bachelor Dr.,
at Victoria Regional Airport.
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Office Line (361) 972-3009
STEWART CUSTOM HOMES, LLC
(Committed to Excellence)
• Your Custom Home Builder Since 1975
• Specializing in Fine Custom Homes
• Inland and Bay Areas
• Remodeling and Light Commercial
• Custom Plan Service
• Texas Wind Storm Compliant
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979-482-0566
Applications may be obtained at the Victoria County
extension office, 528 Waco
Circle, at Victoria Regional
Airport, or by going to the
vcmga.org website menu
to 2015 Training Class and
click on “application.” The
deadline for application submission is July 16.
Completing the 50-hour
training class is the first step
toward becoming a master
gardener. Sessions are led by
horticultural experts known
throughout the state and experienced master gardeners.
The cost for the class is
$175, due at the end of the
first session. The fee pays for
guest speakers, handouts and
the Master Gardener manual,
a comprehensive collection
of horticulture topics covered
during the class.
Following the December
graduation and awards banquet, trainees proceed to a
second step the following
year: 50 hours of intern service. Interns volunteer for
approved activities, such as
working at Victoria Educational Gardens and VCMGA
events, or fielding telephone
queries from the public at the
Victoria County Extension
Office.
To inquire further about
the class email Victoria@
ag.tamu.edu, or mtbochat@
ag.tamu.edu, or write to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Office-Victoria County, 528
Waco Circle, Victoria, Tx
77904. For more information
telephone 361-575-4581.
Free legal help
Thursday at
Bay City Library
Lone Star Legal Aid will
be offering free legal help
on July 9 from 10 a.m. - 12
p.m. at the Bay City Public
Library, located at 1100 7th
Street in Bay City.
Having trouble with: Wills
& Estate Planning, Probate,
Bankruptcy, Housing Issues,
Landlord/Tenant Disputes,
Illegal Lockouts, Eviction,
Food Stamps & TANF, Medicaid/Medicare, Social Security Benefits; Disability
Benefits,Veterans Benefits,
Custody/Visistation, Guardianships or Divorce - Lone
Star Legal Aid may be able to
help you.
For more information contact, 512-917-3963.
•Birth announcements must be
submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be
published free of charge. Otherwise, a
$20 charge applies.
•Wedding stories must be submitted
within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50
per column inch rate will apply.
New Arrivals
HOLLY MARIE FITTS
Bryce Fitts and Heather
Pena are proud to announce
the birth of their daughter
Holly Marie Fitts.
The new arrival was born
June 17, 2015 at 5:49pm at
Matagorda Regional Hospital in Bay City, Texas.
The new arrival weighed
in at 7 lbs 1 oz, and was
19.5 inches long. She is
welcomed home by her big
brothers Bryson and Gavin.
Maternal grandparents are Joe and Tammy Pena of Palacios. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Chamberlain of
Palacios, and Mitchell Fitts of Granbury. Maternal greatgrandparents are Manuel and the late Lucy Quintanilla
of Palacios, and Douglas and Helen Callais of Palacios.
Paternal great-grandparents are Marianne Corneilson of
Palacios and Edward Fitts of Granbury.
MADDISON AVERY YORK
Josh York and Natalie Ortiz are proud
to announce the
birth of thier daughter, Maddison Avery
York.
The new arrival
was born at 1:36 p.m.
on April 6, 2015 at
Detar North Hospital
in Victoria.
Maternal grandparents are Genaro and Pati Ortiz of
Palacios. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Collen Duggar of Sheridan.
Maternal great-grandparents are Martin and Delfina
Ortiz of Palacios, Zeferino and Mercedes Lara of El
Campo and the late Norbert Gutierrez and Mary Ann
Gutierrez of California.
The new arrival was welcomed home by uncles and
aunt Will Duggar and Justin and Tiffany York, and Adrian, Xavier and Elizabeth Ortiz.
Dr. Dane Simons,
Dr. Andrew Sher, and
P.A. Zapalac
of Medical Arts Clinic
are excited to annouce
Nurse Practitioner
Kandace Junek-Steffek
to thier staff practicing in
family medicine
• Walk in’s welcome •
• Accepts most major insurances •
• Hours 8a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday thru Friday •
1120 Avenue G • Bay City Texas 77414
979-245-5721 phone
www.medicalartsclinic.com
ron@ stewartcustombuilder.com
The Palacios Community Hub’s
Palacios Pirate Festival was
successful because of you!
THANK YOU!!!
• The Trull Foundation • STP • David & Sindy Durham
• Robert & Cynthia Garrett • Architectural Surfaces
• Wier Enterprises • Communities Foundation of
Texas • Lagasse Marine Ways • Commercial State
Bank • The Palacios Beacon • Texas Now Magazine
• Formosa • Margie Wier • Bruce Plumbing
• Prosperity Bank• Porter’s Ace Hardware • All
Hub Committee Members, Volunteers, and Anyone
Else that has helped with the Pirate Festival.
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* 417 Mertie - $195,000 –Lrg home w/3/3 bths totally redone. Privacy fenced
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* 204 Morton - $140,000 – Beachy Keen Home! Totally redone inside & out &
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LOTS & ACREAGE
* 0 Turtle Bay Cove - $80,000 – Excellent Bayfront property on Turtle Bay w/2.73
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* 0 First St. - $49,000 – Great location! One block from east & South Bay Blvd.
* 0 CR 305 Bayshore Rd- $275,800 – 7.88 acres w/fantastic views of Tres Palacios Bay.
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* 0 Sage Street - $1,000 – Priced to sell! 2 lots in deed restricted subdivision. Great
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• 18.59 ACRES, HWY 35 W - Access by Barber Rd/Crescent
Rd, Palacios, $4000. per Acre, Owner Financing.
• FM 3280 - 232 Acre Catfish Farm/Ranch, Ponds, Irrigation
Well, Barn with 3BD, 3BA living quarters, $975,000.
• 813 PR-BLESSING - 1BR, 1BA, 1360 sq.ft. $65,000.
• 22 ACRES-HWY 1862 - $121,000.
• WE NEED FARMS & RANCH LAND
• 2 BD, 1BA - Mobile home to be moved $20,000
• 1085 HWY 616 - Blessing, 3BD, 2.5BA
• COMMERCIAL BUILDING - Palacios
• LOTS - Turtle Bay Cove, Palacios
• 408 UNIVERSITY- 2BD, 1BA, 2 Car garage, 1 Lot, $79,500.
• HWY 35, BLESSING - 22 AC, Will divide 10 AC, $6,500. Per AC
• CR 334 - 234 AC Turf Grass Farm, 3BD, 2BA Home, $1,500,000.
• FM 1162, Markham - (2) 32.5 AC Tracts 5 AC pond on
each tract $4,500. Per AC
• FM 1162, Markham- Catfish Processing Plant, 4.9 AC $279,900.
FOR RENT
FOR LEASE: 2 BD, 1 BA house for
rent. 1 year lease, $700/month +
$700. deposit. No pets, no smokers.
Refrigerator, stove provided. Washer/Dryer connections. Background
checks performed on applicants.
832-723-0707 (27-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR LEASE: 1BD Efficiency Apt. All
bills paid. $550/month. Call 979-2404413 for more information. (27-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2 BR, 2BA Townhome.
Furnished. Available July 1 & 1 BR,
1 BA Apartment. Furnished. Perfect
for 1 person. Available August 1st.
See website: WWW.PALACIOSHOUSINGSOURCE.COM for contact information(27-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BD, 1BA, house
on 1/2 acre. No smoking, no pets.
$700/month + utilities, $700/deposit, 1
year lease, Call 832-723-0707. (27-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BA, 2 Car garage
with carport. CH/A. Large living, dining and kitchen areas. $800/month +
deposit. 361-649-4275 (25-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------CAMPERS FOR RENT: All bills paid
803 Main St., Palacios. Call 361972-3201 Ask for John. (25-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------COMMERCIAL SPACE for lease.
1000 square feet. Call 361-649-4275
for more information (24-tfc)
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REAL ESTATE
House for Sale: 517 W. Craymer
Palacios. Est. 3,500 sq. ft. living area, 4
bedrooms, 2.5 bath, formal dining, family room, and large sunroom. Includes
25x30 metal building. Great neighborhood, sits on 3.5 lots……. Asking
$268,500. 361-235-9163 (23-tfc)
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Dan Tucker
979-241-5457
Broker/Owner
Ron Laws
979-240-4413
Broker/Owner
Tammy Hill
979-240-3420
Realtor
Charlotte Tucker
979-241-8615
Realtor
COASTAL
PROPERTIES
215 5th Street 361-972-5900
Independently owned and operated
Robbie Brieden
361-920-2891
Realtor
• 206 University - 4BD, 2BA, Carpet and vinyl floors, 2 car garage, fenced yard, CH/A, Great family home. $169,000. Call Ron
• 802 CR 467, Palacios - 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, CH/A, Wood and vinyl floors, New water well. Brick home on 1.16 Acres. $125,000. Call Ron
• 335 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 4 Lots, 2BD, 1BA House surrounded by large Oak trees. CH/A, 2 Metal buildings, Screened porch. Community pool,
and boat launch. $55,000. Call Ron
• 508 Humphrey - 1BD, 1BA, home on small lot. CH/A, Wood floors. Great weekender. $45,000. Possible owner finance with $9,000. down payment. Call Ron.
• Cape Carancahua, 1782 Bay View - 1BD, 1BA, Cottage in Cape Carancahua. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway with a view of the Bay. Walking
distance to park.This subdivision has 2 community pools, fishing pier and boat launch. $125,000. Call Tammie
• 413 W. Craymer - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage. New CH/A, new windows. $172,000. Call Charlotte
• 292 Jensen Point - Beautiful view of the bay. 1BD, 2BA home located on 2 1/2 lots on the water has a 300 ft pier with green light/timer/docking. Also a one
car garge (air conditioned) 2 car carport. $299,000. Call Tammy
• 46 PR 709 - 2 Houses facing Tres Palacios River up on a hill. Main house 2BD, 2BA, CH/A located on .98 of an acre . Water well, septic. 2nd House is a
1BD,1BA. Both houses need TLC. $120,000. Call Ron
• 511 Ave E-Markham - 4BD, 1BA, large living and
dining room. Office space. CH/A, hardwood floors. $88,000. REDUCED $78,000. Call Robbie
SOLD
• 1111 Second St. - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage House, 2 lots, 2 remodeled bathrooms, new tile and laminate floors. New hot water heater and central air and
heat unit. Covered patio, Electric window shutters. Fenced yard. View of Tres Palacios Bay $189,000. Call Ron
• 3441 Beachside Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA House, 1800 GLA, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, CH/A. Covered porch to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets.
Gasted community. Ground level offers covered parking for cars and boats. $253,000. Call Ron
• 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community
swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. REDUCED! $86,800. Call Tammy
• 308 Magnusson - 3BD, 2BA, home on 2 1/2 lots, with 2 buildings. Also has slab for RV hook-up. $118,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Tammie
• 2111 E. Bayshore - Stunning house overlooking Tres Palacios Bay. Main house is 2BR, 1BA, CH/A, large livingroom, den, fireplace, Jacuzzi in masterbath.
Fenced yard, 2 car garage. large metal building. Guest quarters 1BD, 1BA, efficiency. Recent build outdoor kitchen $285,000.
yard, Pecan trees, close to bay, fishing pier, boat launch, Great weekender/retreat home. $59,000. Call Ron
• 405 1st St. - 1BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, fencedSOLD
• 517 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA Home great for entertaining
with outdoor
BBQ room. $115,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Robbie
CONTRACT
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• 307 Windswept - Located in Sunrise Bay Sub-Division. This 3BD, 3BA, open concept home has a beautiful view of the bay. $279,000. Call Charlotte
• 413 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview from balcony, $215,000.REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy
• 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte
SOLD
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: 3BD, 2BA Nice home with
detached 3 car garage. Shown by appointment only. $190,000. Call 361-6494275 and please leave a message. (9-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1111 2nd St., 3-2-2.
CH/A, new floors, remodeled bathrooms, Call Ron to view @ 979-2404413. Re/Max Coastal Properties
215 5th St., Palacios. (48-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2
lots. 3BD, 2BA house, CH/A, WBFP.
Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined
property. Great fishing for trout. Subdivision has boat launch with access to
bay, Swimming pool. Call Ron Laws
for details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc)
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couch-$450. King size bed with wicker headboard and frame-$300. Both
in good condition. Call anytime 979595-5716. (27-1tp)
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HELP WANTED
PUBLIC NOTICES
HELP WANTED: Cape Carancahua
POA needs full-time maintenance
employee for mowing, weed-eating,
& odd jobs. Must be dependable and
have reliable transportation. Hours:
8-5, Monday-Friday, $10/hour. Call
361-972-5425 or email capecarancahua@yahoo.com for application and
interview. (27-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------FRONT OFFICE/DENTAL ASSISTANT needed at a new office in Palacios. Experienced only. Call 361972-2888 or 281-541-4922 for more
information. (26-8tp)
-----------------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Palacios
is in need of a Nursery Workers, an individual for either or both times. Times
will be Wednesdays/5:45pm to 7:45pm,
Sundays/9:15am to 12:15pm. & Sunday
Nights from 5:45 pm till 7:00 pm Must be
at least 21 years of age and be able to
pass a background check. Apply in person at 202 Main St., Palacios, TX (24-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s
Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc)
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Construction
Advertisement and
Invitation for Bids
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: 2 miniature horses. Call to
identify. 361-920-3844.
----------------------------------------------FOUND: Siamese Cat found in the
area for the Junior High School. Call
361-972-5034 to identify.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PALACIOS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015/2016
FUEL PROPOSALS
Wanted: Students to attend the
Home Builder’s Institute at the Palacios Marine Education Center on
Monday’s - Thursday’s from 5-9 p.m.
for FREE. Please call the Palacios
Community Hub at 361-972-9990 for
details. (24-nc)
-----------------------------------------------PALACIOS PET PALS needs Weight
Circles from Purina Brand Dog and
Cat food bags and boxes. They can be
used to get discounts. Please call 361972-0100 for more information or mail
cut out circles to Pet Pals, P.O. Box
215, Palacios, TX or drop in Palacios
at H.L.C. Bookkeeping, 217 Fifth St.,
during business hours. (18-tfnc)
------------------------------------------------
Palacios Independent School District
is currently calling for proposals on No.
2 diesel and a minimum of 90 octanerated premium unleaded, non-blended
gasoline to be used September 1,
2015 through August 31, 2016, in the
2015/2016 school year.
Proposals will be based on the
latest local Oil Price Information
Service (OPIS) quote, or other local
applicable index price. Bidders will
propose an amount above the most
current fluctuating OPIS quote, or
applicable index. All fuel is proposed
tax-not- included.
A copy of the load manifest showing the amount of fuel delivered and
the latest OPIS/index quote will be
furnished by the vendor each time
fuel is delivered.
Fuel will be ordered in a minimum
of 2,000 gallon lots on an as “needed
basis.” The District uses approximately 12,000 gallons of unleaded
gasoline each year and approximately 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel.
The District will receive proposals
on fuel until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday,
July 8, 2015. Proposals received after this date and time will be returned
unopened. All proposals must be
submitted on the District provided
proposal form. Further information
can be obtained by calling Herbert
Ressler at (361)972-5491.
Proposals must be submitted in
a sealed envelope clearly marked
‘2015/2016 Fuel Proposals’. All proposals must be sent to Herbert Ressler,
1209 12th Street, Palacios, TX 77465.
All proposals will be considered and
acted upon by the Board of Trustees
at their next scheduled meeting. The
Board reserves the right to accept the
proposal or portion of the proposal
which is in the best interest of the District. The Board also reserves the right
to reject any and all proposals. (26-2tc)
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• Fence line cleaning
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• Dirt/Gravel Leveling
If you need it pushed,
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SERVICES
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Since 1979. We have single phase,
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SUPPORT GROUPS
DRINKING PROBLEM?: CAN’T
STOP? , Episcopal Hall, 3rd & Main
St., Palacios, Thursday, 7 p.m. &
Sunday 3:30 p.m. Call John (361)5539638 or Jeff (713)299-7179. (34-tfnc)
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WANTED
The City of Palacios will receive
bids for Palacios Coastal Education
Pavilion Coastal Impact Assistance
Program (CIAP no# F13AF00080)
until 2:00 p.m. on July 20, 2015 at
311 Henderson Ave Palacios, TX.
The bids will be publicly opened and
read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on July 20,
2015 at 311 Henderson Ave Palacios, TX. Bid award maybe scheduled for consideration by City Council on July 28th, 2015 or thereafter.
Bids are invited for several items and
quantities of work as follows:
1. Pavilion.
2. Boardwalk.
3. Site work and utilities.
Bid/Contract Documents, including
Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at Randall-Porterfield
Architects Inc., 565 FM 270 North
League City, TX 77573. A pre bid
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8th, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at the
Navigation District Office located
at 1602 Main Street. Palacios, TX
77465, (361)-972-5556.
Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $250.00 with the Randall-Porterfield Architects Inc. for each set of
documents obtained. The deposit will
be refunded if the documents and
drawings are returned in good condition within 10 days following the bid
opening.
A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with
each bid. A certified check or bank
draft payable to the City of Palacios or negotiable U.S. Government
Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.
Attention is called to the fact that
not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and
Related Acts) wage rate, as issued
by the Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents,
must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants
for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color,
religion, sex age or national origin.
Contractors shall follow and ensure
compliance regarding the Buy American Requirements certification form.
The City of Palacios reserves the
right to reject any or all bids or to
waive any informalities in the bidding.
Bids may be held by City of Palacios for a period not to exceed 30
days from the date of the bid opening
for the purpose of reviewing the bids
and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award.
City of Palacios
John C. Sardelich, Mayor
July 22, 2015
All contractors/subcontractors that
are debarred, suspended or otherwise
excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs
may not undertake any activity in part
or in full under this project. (26-2tc)
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• 1 Acre Lot 29 Bay Drive, Way Point Landing - $138,000. Call Charlotte
• Lot 1317 OConcho St., Cape Carancahua - .019 Acre, Community Pool and Boat Launch. $6,000. Call Robbie
• 564 Lady Fish, Boca Chica - 50x50 lot, HOA Dues-$125, Completely set up for RV. Community fishing pier, boat ramp and swimming pool. $28,000. Call Tammy
• 0 Greenwood, Tres Palacios Oaks - Community Pool Apx, Acreage .46 HOA $140 Annual Taxes $89.00 $6,000. Call Robbie
• 321 CR 447, Midfield- Lot size 5.07 Acres $68,500. REDUCED $63,500.Call Robbie
• 33 Palacios Bay Dr., Beachside - Aprx. lot size 50x169. Gated community. City services. Great views of Tres Palacios Bay. $28,000. Call Ron
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• 0 Bellwood, Tres Palacios Oaks, Creekside Sec/Lot 1442 - 50X100, .115 Approx. Acreage. $1,500. Call Robbie
• 0 Henderson Hwy 35 - 162ft. Wide x 210ft. Deep, .78 Acres. Prime commercial building site. Great location for restaurant, or retail store. $150,000. Call Ron
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• Lot 269-270 Swallow - Cape Carancahua, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. $25,000. REDUCED $15,000. Call Robbie
• Lot 83 Sandollar, Boca Chica - Located near community pool, community boat ramp, great for fishing. $5,000. Call Robbie
• Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. Call Robbie
• 3.2 Acres, Hwy 35 - Over 3.2 acres with 200 ft. of frontage on Turtle Bay with bulkhead. Located just outside of town. $98,000. Call Ron
• Lot 121, Beachside S/D - Gated community with lots of future amenities, underground utilities. $17,500. Call Ron
• Lot 146 - Bayview in Cape Carancahua. Gated community with boat launch, pool, piers. $10,000. Call Ron
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• Lot 24 Windswept - Sunrise Bay S/D. Fantastic view of Carancahua Bay. $45,000. Call Ron
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SOLD
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• 503 E Bay Blvd. - Wateview, great building site, close to boat ramp. $150,000. Call Charlotte
• 28 Windswept Dr. - .95 acre Sunrise Bay SD. $109,000. REDUCED $89,000/ Call Robbie
• 10 Acres-Collins Rd - Great tract for building or commercial, fenced. $65,000. REDUCED $39,000. Call Ron
• 2 Acres - on Tres Palacios Bay -"Collegeoport" with 120' of Bulkhead $105,000. Owner financing available. Call Ron
• 1st & McGlothin - 6 Lots, Road frontage on 4 sides. $115,000. Call Ron
• E. Bayshore Dr. - 1 Acre would be a great homesite with view of the bay. $110,000. Call Tammy
• Lots 1344 & 1345 - Cape Carancahua, Waterfront lots-$79,000. each. Call Ron
• Palacios Acres - Lot B - 2.08 Acres on 12th Street. Great location and close to town. $35,000. Call Ron
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• Lot 63, Sea Urchin Drive - 75x104 lot in Boca Chica across from reserve. $7,500. REDUCED $5,900. Call Robbie
• 2201 First St. - 6 acres in town. Building not included. $220,000. $217,500. REDUCED $180,000. Call Charlotte
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Palacios
Beacon
DCTF sees Tigers in playoffs for 3rd straight year
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
With back to back playoff
appearances under their belt,
Tidehaven’s football Tigers
are pegged by the Texas high
school football ‘Bible’, Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football
Magazine, to continue their
current playoff trend.
DCTF’s summer football
forecast for District 13-3A
DII has the resident ‘big boys
on the block’, East Bernard’s
Brahmas as the frontrunner
for yet another District crown
and on the brink of another
State title. DCTF has East
Bernard ranked no. 1 in Class
3A DII and has the Brahmas bringing home the 3A
DII State championship over
Newton.
Of the predicted state
championship, DCTF says,
“The grinding running game
of East Bernard is back in
business, and it should bring
the Brahmas another crown.”
The DCTF love for the
Brahmas extended to the preseason MVP awards, with
East Bernard’s RB Charles
Chapman the preseason Offensive MVP with LB Allen
Anderson pegged as the preseason Defensive MVP.
The must read for every
football fanatic in the Lone
Star State, has the Leopards
of Van Vleck slotted as the
pre-season District runner-up
and also the Leps pegged as
a potential dark horse in 3A
DII.
DCTF looks for Boling
to turn the corner and is the
mag’s pick for the third seed
out of the District, ahead of
the Tigers.
Here are the team previews
from DCTF and how it sees
District 13-3A DII in order of
their forecasted finish.
EAST
BERNARD
BRAHMAS: Coach Jerry
Long; 29 letterman, 10 offensive, 9 defensive starters
return from 2014’s 11-2 regional semifinalist team.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Brandon Litzau - QB
PLAYER TO WATCH
Nathan Galvan - RB
Players to Watch: RB
Charles Chapman (5’7”, 170,
4.765), LB Allen Anderson
(6’, 185, 4.7), DE Ty Jaloway (5’10”, 212, 4.875), TE
Andrew Hlavinka (6’3”, 220,
4.78), DT Tyler Vasut (6’,
240, 5.0). Top juniors: FS.
J.J. Talas, TE Michael Sims.
Top sophomore: QB Thomas
Long.
Other Prospects: OLB
Mark Bosse, TE Jared Rejsek, QB Blake Whitley, OT
Brandon Higginbotham, C
Austin Henry, LB Edward
Garza, DT Travis Hlavinka,
OLB Matthew Tovar, OG Rafael Belman.
2015 Notes: RB Chapman
and QB Whitley are dangerous in the backfield, while OT
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Kyle Moerbe - DL
Higginbotham, C Henry and
TE Rejsek will make room up
front, On the other side, FS
Talas, DE Jalowy, DT Hlavinka, LB Anderson, OLB Bosse
were all first-team all-district
picks.
VAN VLECK LEOPARDS: Coach Robert Blackmon; 12 lettermen, 3 offensive, 4 defensive starters
return from 2014’s 9-4 regional semifinalist campaign.
Players to Watch: RB Elery Alexander, DL Jeremiah
Smith. Top sophomore: RB
Malik Mitchell.
Other Propects: OL Trent
Frost, OL Joel Wamget, OL
Zach Green.
2015 Notes: RB Alexander
combines decent size, good
speed and smart instincts.
He and the rest of the offensive skill players will benefit
from OLs Frost, Wamget and
Green back after they earned
all-district accolades a year
ago. On the other side is DL
Smith.
BOLING BULLDOGS:
Coach Stephen Dorr; 20 letterman, 7 offensive, 8 defensive starters return from
2014’s 6-5 bi-district finalist
squad.
Players to Watch: RB Jaylon Tolbert, OL Cruz Raymond. Top juniors: RB Elijah
Gooden, RB Kade Bickham.
Top sophomore: ATH Vernon
Jackson.
Other Prospects: WR Daniel Montgomery, WR Ronald
Kurshall, OL Ricardo Solorzano, TE Garret Monroe, OL
Larry Krushall, DL Dale Penrice, QB Ryan Herrera, DB
Daytron Johnson, LB Steve
Hodge.
2015 Notes: The offense
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M
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P
A
P
E
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will have weapons. Look
out for RB Tolbert, Gooden,
Bickham. OLs Raymond
and Krushall lead the way
up front, and watch for ATH
Jackson, who averaged more
than 10 yards per carry.
TIDEHAVEN TIGERS:
Coach Brent Mascheck, 18
lettermen, 5 offensive, 5 defensive starters return from
2014’s 7-4 bi-district finalist
campaign.
Players to Watch: DL Kyle
Moerbe, QB Brandon Litzau, RB Nathan Galvan. Top
sophomore: Jacob Galvan.
Other Prospects: ILB Cameron Riojas, DB Brandon
Brune, OL Joseph Horris,
OL Austin Hammonds, OLB
Issac Ibarra, DB Leighhton Galvan, DL Jonathan
Rhoades, OL Victor Lucio,
DL Martin Trevino.
2015 Notes: QB Litzau returns after missing last season due to injury. The offense
also gets back RB Galvan,
who missed last year’s run
too. OL’s Horris, Hammons
and Lucio will lead the wingT attack. Defensively, DL
Moerbe is a four-year starter
with great leverage and good
quickness. ILB Riojas was an
all-district pick.
WALLIS BRAZOS COUGARS: Coach Mike Bonewald, 18 letterman, 5 offensive, 7 defensive starters
return form 2014’s 4-6 season.
Players to Watch: QB
Chris Demny, RB Jordan
Newsome. Top Juniors: DB
Na’Jae Watson, DL Ferron
Felix. Top sophomore: RB
Lyndon Hrdin.
Other Prospects: WR Shane
Carpenter, OL Josh Janicek,
TOP SOPHOMORE
Jacob Galvan
OL Joel Leoners, LB Beau
Gonzales, K Juan Grijalva,
OL Sabas Cortex, LB Ian
Garner, WR Cameron Clark,
OL David Viera.
2015 Notes: DL Felix has
good size along the front,
which should help open space
for LBs Garner and Gonzales,
the unit’s top returning tackler. Watch for DB Watson,
who combines good size and
speed. On the other side, the
offense has a chance to be
special behind QB Demny.
RB Newsome will be on offense full time after starting at
CB last year. WRs Carpenter
and Clark are both nice tall
targets.
DANBURY PANTHERS:
Coach Jeff Whitehall; 10
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lettermen, 5 offensive, 4 defensive starters return from
2014’s 2-8 campaign.
Players to Watch: QB
Hagan Vrazel, SS Dylan
Blackwell, LB Brandon
Hicks, OL Trevor Meinke.
Top junior: WR Jacob Ainsworth.
Other prospects: OL Dakota West, DE Matt Jacobs, DB
Mason Lausch, WR Kolton
Brockman.
2015 Notes: Offensively
in the triple option, that stars
with QB Vrazel. WR Ainsworth wa an all-district pick,
while OLs Meinke and West
anchor the front. West also
starts at defensive tackle.
Watch for SS Blackwell, a tall
defender with good speed.
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FRIDAY
Beacon
PHS Color Guard awarded
Best Color Guard at Gulf
Coast Color Guard Camp
On June 19th the new 2015-2016 Palacios High
School Color Guard were awarded and recognized as
the Best Color Guard line at the Gulf Coast Color
Guard camp. The instructors of the camp look for
talent, great attitudes, and diligence from members
throughout the camp week. Out of 9 schools and 77
campers, Palacios High School scored highest and
were awarded Best Color Guard at the camp.
Other awards awarded that evening went to Chasity Nguyen and Jessica Nguyen, both received a super
star medal and Vy Tang received a trophy for most
diligent member in her group.
Pictured are: (front, l-r) Jaden Stolz, Siarra Trollinger, July Hernandez, Chasity Nguyen and Vy Tang;
(middle) Maddison Rodriguez, Lani Putman, Mrs.
Maria Popham - instructor, Estefani Lopez, Giovana
Arreaola, Vy Le, Shelby Wilson and Jessica Nguyen;
(back) Maria Muniz, Maria Carmen Serrato, Chelsea Campbell and Brenda Mancera. Not pictured
are Ana Ortiz and Samantha Anzaldua. (Submitted
Photo)
Palacios Lions Club
Palacios 11-12 year old All-Stars
MEMBERS of the Palacios 11-12 year old All-Stars are: (front, l-r) Nathan Perez,
Anthony White, Micah Sanchez, Elijah Garcia, Ryan Bowers and Miguel Sanchez;
(back coach Trent Weixelman, Sean Vickers, Xavier Ortiz, Kade Sanchez, Kyus
Saha, Sloan Greaves, Jordin Nemes, and coaches Ray Greaves and John Saha. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
66th Annual
July 4th Celebration
East Bay Park
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD
5:00 pm to 9:00pm - Bingo
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH
Palacios 9-10 year old All-Stars
MEMBERS of the Palacios 9/10 year old All-Stars are: (front, l-r) Donovan Ruiz,
Mason Rodriguez, Aydan Flores, Dominic Jimenez, Aidan Garcia and Mcaden Rodriguez; (middle) Chaze McRae, Reis Bowers, Jachen Duran, Cruz San Miguel
Dylan Henry and Joseluis Cisneros; (back) coaches Bobby Garcia, John Gilbert and
Lawrence Garcia. (Submitted Photo)
Do you need your High
School Diploma or GED?
Call:
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information
FREE
Training is
for individuals
(Ages 17-21) who qualify.
Transportation assistance may also be available.
Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities. Relay Texas Numbers: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD)
• 1-800-735-2988 (voice) • 711
9:00 am – Palacios VFD Washer Tournament
10:00 am – Kids Fourth of July Parade
11:00 am – Flag Raising Ceremony
11:00am to 1:00pm – Bar-B-Q Lunch
by Knights of Columbus
1:00pm – Food and Vendor Booths
1:00pm - Lions Activity Pavilion
1:00pm - Child’s Play Inflatable Carnival
3:00pm to 9:00pm - Bingo
3:00pm – Helicopter Rides
6:00pm – La Salle Landing Re-enactment
9:30pm – Palacios Lions Club
Fireworks Show
East Bay Park
Palacios
Major Support of the July 4 Celebration is Given by:
Wier Enterprises

Lions Club`s 66th annual Fourth of July

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